Training for Life: Wildwood Trust

Nicky Plaskitt a zoo consultant and certified zoo animal training professional (Shaping Behaviour) with over 20 years of experience, will be combining her knowledge and expertise with Shackleton Veterinary Physiotherapy (Zoo consultants, Veterinary Physiotherapists and University Lecturer), to bring you a new unique workshop based at the ground-breaking Wildwood Trust, home to a variety of historically native keystone species.

Nestled in 40 acres of enchanting woodland in the heart of Kent, Wildwood is home to over 200 fascinating British species. Their animals live in spacious, natural enclosures that mirror their habitats in the wild. Home to species such as Brown bears, wolves, bison, elk, badgers, arctic foxes, wild boar, deer, lynx, wildcat, owls, storks, and snakes. Here we hope to deliver a workshop that helps to demonstrate the link between behaviour and health, and how fundamental duties of a keeper such as training, enrichment, and environmental management are often overlooked…